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One of the odors, called "petrichor," lingers when rain falls after a prolonged dry spell. Petrichor — the term was coined in 1964 by two Australian scientists studying the smells of wet weather — is derived from a pair of chemical reactions. 

The Statue of Liberty (Liberty Enlightening the World; French: La Liberté éclairant le monde ) is a colossal neoclassical sculpture on Liberty Island in the middle of New York Harbor, in Manhattan, New York City.  Who were the designers of the statue? The statue was designed by the French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, and Gustave Eiffel built the mtal framework. What are the components of the statue? The statue is of a liberty goddess. A torch is held high with her right hand, which is also called 'The Torch of Enlightment', and in her left hand, she is holding tabula ansata, which is inscribed with ' 'JULY IV MDCCLXXVI' (July 4, 1776), the day the United States was declared an independent nation. When did the construction begin and when was it finished? The statue's construction began in September 1875 and was dedicated on 28th Day of October, 1886. Bonus Fact Every year, the Statue of Liberty is estimated to be hit by about 600 ...

The speed of light in a vacuum 186,282 miles per second(299,792 km/s) and in theory nothing can travel faster than light. In miles per hour, light speed is, well a lot, about 670,616,629 mph. If you could travel at the speed of light, you could go around the Earth 7.5 times in one second.

Rheumatoid Arthritis An autoimmune disease is a condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a normal body part. There are at least 80 types of autoimmune diseases. Nearly any body part can be involved. Common symptoms include low grade fever and feeling tired. Often symptoms come and go. Here are some of the most common types of autoimmune diseases: Ankylosing Spondylitis- This is an inflammatory arthritis, which affects the large joints and also, the spine. Sjögren's Syndrome- It's characteristic includes dry mouth and dry eyes. It is an immune system disorder. Rheumatoid Arthritis- It's a chronic inflammatory disorder which affects many joints, including those in the hands and feet.  Lupus- This inflammatory disease is caused when the immune system attacks its own tissues. Alopecia Areata-  Sudden hair loss that starts with one or more circular bald patches that may overlap. How common are autoimmune diseases? Overall, autoimmune disea...

Jerry Lewis (born March 16, 1926) is an American comedian, actor, singer, film producer, screenwriter and film director. He is known for his slapstick humor in film, television, stage and radio. He was originally paired up with Dean Martin in 1946, forming the famed comedy team of Martin and Lewis.

On November 2, 1868, the then-British colony of New Zealand officially adopted a standard time to be observed throughout the colony, and was perhaps the first country to do so. It was based on the longitude 172°30′ East of Greenwich, that is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of GMT.

JOSEPH NICÉPHORE NIÉPCE   The First Photograph, or more specifically, the earliest known surviving photograph made in a camera, was taken by Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1826 or 1827. The image depicts the view from an upstairs window at Niépce's estate, Le Gras, in the Burgundy region of France. View from the Window at Le Gras